Trika 0.5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Description
Trika 0.5 mg Tablet is a prescription medication mainly used to manage anxiety and panic disorders. The pharmacological component of this medication is called alprazolam. Alprazolam belongs to th
e benzodiazepines or tranquillisers class of medications. Benzodiazepines act on the brain to produce calming, sedating effects, and hence, are used in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. Anxiety in daily life may not require any treatment. Trika Tab is used in generalised anxiety disorder when there are symptoms such as excessive sweating, raised heart rate, difficulty breathing, muscle ache, soreness, difficulty in concentrating, etc. The side effects of Trika Tablet include change in bowel habits, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, and loss of coordination. Trika Tablet has a habit-forming tendency. It must be used only as prescribed by a medical professional.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹55.86 |
You Save | ₹17.64 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Alprazolam |
Uses | Anxiety and panic disorders |
Side effects | Drowsiness, tiredness, weight loss/gain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, dizziness, poor balance, difficulty in concentrating, slurring of speech, loss of libido, potential to develop dependence, increased misuse/abuse potential. |
Therapy | ANTI-ANXIETY |
Uses of Trika 0.5 MG
- Treatment of generalised anxiety disorder
- Treatment of panic disorders
Contraindications of Trika 0.5 MG
- It is contraindicated in patients with known alprazolam or benzodiazepine hypersensitivity or known allergies to any components in this medication.
- It is contraindicated in patients with acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
Side effects of Trika 0.5 MG
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Irritability
- Slurred speech and blurred vision
- Risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death
- Weight gain
Precautions and Warnings of Trika 0.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of addiction or substance misuse.
- You conceive or are planning a pregnancy during the course of medication.
Mode of Action of Trika 0.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Trika 0.5 MG
- Trika 0.5 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the treating physician.
- For optimal pharmacological effects, it is recommended to take this medication on a regular schedule, i.e., at the same time every day.
- Swallow Trika Tablet as a whole. Do not chew, break, or crush this medicine.
- It is recommended to finish the full course of Trika Tablet as prescribed by your treating doctor.
- Abrupt stoppage of Trika 0.5 mg Tablet can cause withdrawal side effects. Consult your doctor before stopping this medication.
- Trika Tablet has habit-forming tendencies, hence it is recommended to follow the directions of your treating physician precisely and have regular follow-ups.
- Use cautiously in elderly patients.
- Use cautiously in patients who are at risk of falling.
- Use cautiously in debilitated patients.
Interactions of Trika 0.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Use of Trika 0.5 mg Tablet medication with opioids is contraindicated, as it may cause respiratory depression, coma and death.
- Taking Trika 0.5 mg Tablet with other CNS depressants like alcohol can also cause similar effects and present life-threatening adverse effects.
- Medications that are potent inhibitors of CYP3A can increase plasma concentrations of alprazolam, leading to increased side effects. Such medicines should not be used concomitantly. Examples include azole antifungals (ketoconazole), cimetidine, certain antidepressants (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, and nefazodone), macrolide antibiotics (clarithromycin), seizure medications (carbamazepine, phenytoin), antihistamines, and muscle relaxants....
- Inform your doctor regarding your current medications at the time of prescription of Trika.
Interactions with food items
- Trika 0.5 mg Tablet does not have any interaction with food items.
Storage and disposal of Trika 0.5 MG
Dosage of Trika 0.5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Bhavika Shah
MBBS, MD (Dermatology), DNB (Dermatology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I have an occasional drink while I’m on Trika 0.5 mg Tablet?
Q: I feel drowsy while I am on Trika 0.5 mg Tablet, and it is affecting my work. Can I stop taking it?
Q: I use Trika Tablet regularly, but I still feel anxious. Can I increase the frequency of this medication?
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